sssr20det510 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 I've read a bunch of threads about ebay intercoolers and pipes, beaded, unbeaded, glueing them, scoring the pipes so they grip the silicone couplers, etc. The main complaint people had, was the unbeaded pipes coming undone Here's the "how to" section of this post: First you'll need some materials you will probably be able to find around your garage. 1) A large thick washer. 2) A saddle from a muffler clamp. 3) A large pair of vise grips that you don't want to use as vise grips anymore. 4) A welder or someone who can do a two minute welding job for you. I took the washer to the bench grinder first, and rounded the "business edge" of it so it wouldn't gouge the pipe inside. The rest is pretty self explanitory by looking at the pics. Do a little bit of simple gringing cutting and welding until you have something that looks like this: When you place your saddle into the vise grip, make sure it's square to the washer, and try to grind the jaw of the vise grip in a manner that allows you to bottom out the pipe in the jaw for a quick accurate bead placement. Too close to the pivot of the pliers, and your bead will be too near the edge. (if that's possible) Too far, and you won't have much leverage. (helpful when working with steel pipes) Now you have a fully adjustable pipe beading tool that works on steel or aluminum piping. You can turn the adjuster bolt to select how deep of a bead you want, and I even was able to use it to flange an exhaust pipe by simply not sliding it onto the tool all the way. I used a 2.5" muffler clamp because thats what size my IC pipe was, but it worked fine on the 2" steel J-pipe I fabricated, and was great for flaring the 2.5" up to 3" pipe during fabrication of my exhaust downpipe This info was from http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/307563-how-bead-your-own-intercooler-pipes.html saw it and thought it was a great idea and ratsun like 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Now that there is so ratsun! I have to say that's this weeks winner of the rat award. Kudos. ;) Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Great idea and writeup! I don't have an intercooler However I know I can use this technique on a myriad of projects! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 :thumbup: outstanding find Quote Link to comment
KrazzyKevin Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Awesome creation. Great way to save some cash. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Good stuff man. Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 That is so killer, thanks for sharing! I love home made tools. Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Awesome idea, when I pull mine off next time I'm doing this! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 God damn genius!!! A+++++++++++++++! Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 new user title! :cool: Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Nicely done. The bead turned out really clean :cool: Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 NICE!!!! Just like the New Yanky Workshop!!!! :) Quote Link to comment
hughdogz Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Very nice, I dig it! :) Quote Link to comment
78kingcab Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 dude you got some skill i never knew you had.....one of the best i seen yet....good job now build us some more...did this come to ya like the flux capasitor..lol Quote Link to comment
five10freak Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 hot damn, i need to make one of those for my build Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Awesome stuff there!! Quote Link to comment
aintnobiscuit Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 SO.BAD.ASS. Quote Link to comment
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